Saturday, April 4, 2026
10:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.
All ages welcome
Free, registration not required.
Join us for First Saturday Cart Talks at the HDNM! Visitors will enjoy a hands-on experience while learning about local desert animals.
Explore how skull shapes reveal what animals eat and feel the textures of different furs while learning about the wildlife that lives in our region.
Perfect for curious minds of all ages, Stop by, ask questions, and discover the stories these natural treasures tell!
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
10:00 a.m.
Ideal for children ages 12 and under & their caregivers
Free, registration not required.
Imagination and community come together for a morning of storytelling and hands-on creativity. Join Mayor Abel as he reads a desert-themed children’s story, celebrating the unique beauty and wildlife of the Mojave Desert.
Following the reading, museum staff will lead a fun, interactive craft activity inspired by the story, giving children an opportunity to express their creativity and connect with the theme in a meaningful way.
Friday, April 17, 2026
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Ages 14+
$20 per participant, registration required!
This two-hour workshop introduces participants to intaglio printmaking using recycled Tetrapak cartons as printing plates. The workshop will cover basic intaglio techniques, including inking, wiping, and printing the plate using an etching press to produce rich, textured prints.
Participants will learn how to create textures and imagery by cutting, peeling, and incising the Tetrapak surface to create a printing plate.
Space is limited, and registration is required. Click here to register!
Saturday, April 25, 2026
10:00 – 2:00 p.m.
All ages welcome!
Free event, registration not required
Join the HDNM and community partners for a meaningful Earth Day celebration!
Event highlights include:
Image Artwork: Nature’s Windmill Mandala by Julia Briest
Wondrous Waste showcases innovative works created from recycled, reused, and/or repurposed materials. Open to artists of all ages, the exhibition features a wide range of mediums, including sculpture, painting, mixed media, fashion, and installation art. Each piece demonstrates how discarded objects can be transformed into thoughtful, visually striking works, highlighting both creativity and environmental responsibility.
By bringing together emerging youth artists and experienced professionals, Wondrous Waste celebrates diverse perspectives and encourages sustainable thinking through art. Visitors are invited to explore how imagination can give new life to everyday materials while considering the impact of recycling in their own lives.
Our Giant Rock: A Community Touchstone in the Mojave,was made possible with support from California Humanities, a non-profit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Would you like to make a donation? Museum staff are happy to accept your donation in person or you can click the link below to be taken the Recreation Management portal to complete an online donation. Simply click on the green Museum tab, then Museum Sponsorship, and select your donation level. Your donations help fund children’s education programming, animal caretaking, exhibit maintenance, and so much more! Thank you for your kind donation!
Wed – Sat: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Closed Federal Holidays
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